Strategic R&D Manager - Wound Management

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ph3Strategic RD Manager - Wound Management Job Description /h3 pYou’re an important part of our future. Hopefully, we’re also a part of your future! At B. Braun, we protect and improve the health of people worldwide. You support this vision, bringing expertise and sharing innovation, efficiency and sustainability as values. That’s why we would like to keep developing our company with you. Keeping your future in mind, we’re making a joint contribution to health care worldwide, with trust, transparency and appreciation. That's Sharing Expertise. /p pStrategic RD Manager - Wound Management Company: B. Braun Avitum Italy S.p.A. Job Posting Location: Mirandola, Emilia Romagna, Italia Functional Area: Research and Development Working Model: Hybrid Requisition ID: 13330 /p pB. Braun Avitum is a global medical device and therapy partner within the B. Braun Group, with established expertise in Wound Management. Guided by our mission of Sharing Expertise, we work in close partnership with healthcare professionals to develop safe, effective, and sustainable wound management solutions that protect and improve the health of patients worldwide. Through scientific excellence, responsible innovation, and long‑term commitment to sustainability, we continuously advance our wound care portfolio. To support our long‑term growth strategy within the business, we are seeking an experienced Strategic RD Manager to lead and shape the future development of our wound care portfolio in strong collaboration with our global partners and stakeholders. /p h3Position Summary /h3 pThe Strategic RD Manager will define and drive the medium‑ to long‑term RD strategy for the wound management business, with clear accountability for portfolio management and prioritization. This role sits at the intersection of innovation, clinical needs, and business strategy, translating market and clinical insights into differentiated product platforms and sustainable technology and product roadmaps.



The position includes steering internal development activities as well as managing and coordinating third‑party development partners to accelerate innovation and optimize resource allocation. The ideal candidate is a visionary yet hands‑on leader with deep wound care expertise and strong cross‑functional influence across global stakeholders. /p h3Key Responsibilities /h3 h3Strategy Portfolio Development /h3 ul liDefine, own and implement the RD strategy and technology roadmap for wound management with the internal RD departments and in close collaboration with Global Marketing (GM), ensuring alignment with portfolio, brand positioning, and customer value propositions /li liLead and align RD activities across Sempach and Mirandola, in close collaboration with Project Managers and Strategic Procurement, to secure efficient development, cost competitiveness, supplier integration, and smooth industrialization of innovative wound management solutions. /li liDrive portfolio prioritization and investment decisions together with GM, aligning innovation initiatives with business objectives, market attractiveness, and lifecycle management /li liIdentify unmet users and patients’ needs as well as market trends through structured cooperation with GM, clinical experts, and key opinion leaders /li liBuild competitive technology positioning and clear differentiation by translating marketing and customer insights into robust product platforms /li /ul h3Cross‑Functional Leadership /h3 ul liAct as key RD partner to Marketing, Clinical, Regulatory, Quality, and Operations /li liSupport MA, licensing, or external innovation scouting activities /li liCommunicate strategy and progress to senior leadership and stakeholders /li /ul h3Team Capability Leadership /h3 ul liLead and mentor RD scientists and engineers /li liFoster a high‑performance,



innovation‑driven culture /li liBuild core competencies in wound management technologies, materials, and systems /li liActively promote “Sharing Expertise” by collaborating with and transferring knowledge to other business divisions across the B. Braun Group, leveraging synergies and best practices to accelerate innovation and portfolio value /li /ul h3Required Qualifications /h3 ul liMaster’s or PhD in Biomedical Engineering, Materials Science, Life Sciences, Natural Sciences or related field /li li5+ years of RD experience in medical devices /li liStrong background in wound management / wound healing products /li liProven experience in RD strategy, portfolio management, or innovation leadership /li liSolid understanding of ISO 13485, MDR / FDA requirements /li liFluency in English; German language is a plus /li /ul h3Ideal Candidate Profile ("Winning Profile") /h3 ul liStrategic thinker with strong execution capability /li liDeep scientific and technical credibility in wound care /li liBusiness‑oriented mindset with customer and patient focus /li liComfortable influencing at executive level /li liResilient, curious, and passionate about innovation /li /ul h3What We Offer /h3 ul liHigh‑impact strategic role in a growing global business /li liCompetitive executive compensation package /li liOpportunity to shape future wound care technologies /li liInternational exposure and career growth potential /li liCollaborative, science‑driven culture /li /ul pCompensation details: Salary range: € 70.000 - € 80.000 Gross Annual Salary (RAL) + MBO. The aforementioned range represents the estimated remuneration for the position. The final gross annual salary will be determined based on the selected candidate's experience and skills, in compliance with applicable European regulations on pay transparency and pay equity. /p pThis job posting is open to candidates of all genders (Law 903/77). Personal data will be processed in accordance with the GDPR (European Regulation 2016/679). /p pCopyright © B. Braun SE /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr

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